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AP05 APR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,726 mi
Last recorded109,726 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 APR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 109,695 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake release button missing

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,939 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Near side rear tyre perished

Parking brake release button missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake release button missing

All four brake discs corroded

Near side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn is a bit quiet but can still be heard

park brake button has a bit missing but can still be released

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps have a slight tinge to them

horn is a bit quiet

Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,116 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps yellow

nsf tyre worn edges

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,971 miles

Horn slightly weak sound.Both number plates have incorrect symbols.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 74,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,895 miles

small chunk out of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,818 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 36,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AP05 APR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 APR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP05 APR registered?

AP05 APR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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